More trees for a cooler greener west:
Overview

  • The Victorian government has a target of planting 500,000 trees in Melbourne’s West, to increase the urban tree cover.

    EEV is supporting schools to participate in this program, with the support of DEECA (the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action).

    See HERE for more.

  • This project helps schools prepare for Climate Change and improves school grounds for comfort and connection with nature.

    Imagine shady spots at lunch time, critters and birds in abundance to entertain curious minds and cooler classrooms.

    See HERE for more.

  • We have compiled a range of relevant resources to support teachers on topics such as biodiversity, climate change and citizen science.

    See HERE for more.

  • You can choose to plant in one or multiple locations.

    You can plant around the perimeter of the school or oval, or group the trees to form solid areas of vegetated shade.

    We have some guidelines to help you decide where you could plant your trees.

    Click HERE for more.

  • Site preparation is critical for the health of your trees.

    We’ve collated some tips, tricks, and resources to help.

    Click HERE for more.

  • Your school will receive a mix of lower, mid and upper storey trees and shrubs.

    See HERE for more.

  • We’ve compiled a photo gallery to help you identify the seedlings your school will receive.

    See HERE for more.

  • “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the next best time is now!"

    Think about who will be involved and the time you need to gather equipment.


    See HERE for more.

  • Check that you have all the equipment you need.

    Please contact us if you need to borrow any items from the EEV equipment library.

    See HERE for more.

  • Promote your planting day within your school community and recruit enthusiastic volunteers to assist.

    See HERE for more.

  • Watch, listen and learn to Ranger Stacey from Planet Ark on “How to Plant a Tree”

    See HERE for more.

  • All schools are required to:

    1. Complete a short online DEECA survey.

    2. Complete a brief Project Report and submit it to EEV.
      EEV will then forward this to DEECA on your school’s behalf.

    3. Upload the completed Project Report to the ResourceSmart Schools online portal.
      EEV’s ResourceSmart Facilitators can support your school with this.

    Click on the link for more details, instructions and support: Reporting Requirements for Schools

Information About the Program for Teachers

Organising your Planting Day - Step by Step Guide

Site Selection

Equipment

Recruiting Volunteers

Tree and Shrub Information

Planting Instructions

Classroom Resources

This project is supported by the Victorian government through the “More trees for a cooler greener west” program.

Helping schools prepare for Climate Change through increasing urban tree cover.

Learn more here.